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Thames Water lenders offer ‘golden share’ to head off nationalisation

The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

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Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures

The government says people a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%.

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UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge

Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

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VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

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VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

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Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge

Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.

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Families skipping meals during holidays – charity

FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.

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Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain

Is there any common ground left?

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Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain

Is there any common ground left?

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Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills

Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.

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